spDBFA President Judy O'Brien met this week with the Mayor's Chief of Staff Sophie Deganais and Special Assistant to the Mayor for Education and Youth Sabrina Sutton. The meeting allowed DBFA to reiterate with this mayoral administration DBFA's advocacy goals, including improving schools, revitalizing recreation centers, increasing green space, improving walkability, increasing retail, and lowering property taxes.

Last week, DBFA President Judy O'Brien met with City Council President Jack Young. The meeting, arranged by Healthy Neighborhoods, focused on creating a partnership between the Council President's Office, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and Healthy Neighborhoods.

Last Thursday evening, DBFA and parent leaders met with Dr. Andrès Alonso, Baltimore City Public School Superintendent. The meeting, arranged by DBFA, discussed items including curriculum, charter schools, assessment, recess, school facilities, gifted and talented program funding, and a plan for South Baltimore schools. DBFA President Judy O’Brien says, “Dr. Alonso was very receptive to DBFA’s ideas and feedback. He looks to DBFA as the only organization in the city advancing education for middle-class families to lead the effort for our members.” DBFA will be looking for volunteers in the coming months to work on committees to help continue to improve our children’s education in Baltimore City Public Schools.